Through outer gates of carven teak <br /> then inner gates of ivory <br />The pilgrim ventures who would seek <br />an answer to the mystery. <br /> <br />The seeker must be clad in white. <br />Pure in heart and innocent, <br /> his only wish the serve the light. <br />He must be truly confident. <br /> <br />Ready and willing to accept. <br /> The answer to his question may <br /> not be the one he might expect. <br />Obscure and nether yea nor nay. <br /> <br />It is his task to interpret <br /> the meaning of the words he hears. <br />Etched deeply so he can’t forget. <br /> To understand them may take years. <br /> <br />The culmination of his quest, <br />when finally he understands. <br /> A man can only do his best <br /> the outcome lies in his own hands. <br /> <br />The riddle of the ages solved <br /> no longer hidden by the Gods <br />To win a man must be resolved <br /> to battle on against the odds. <br /> <br />Pursue his goal determinedly. <br />Through outer gates of carven teak <br /> and inner gates of ivory. <br />The answer to each man unique.<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/enlightenment-15/
